Fresh sand was delivered by Barry Vanclieaf and our neighbour Grant brought over his front end loader to move the sand to the playground and the beach. Nice sand for the children to play in this summer. We keep the sand a short distance away from the lake so we don't affect the lake habitat for fish and other creatures.

The sand toys and beach toys are out too.

Before Grant moved into the area, we shovelled by hand and carted all the sand by trailer or wheel barrow, to the lake. This is much easier and we are able to move a lot more sand.

We have some beautiful Oak trees that shade our cottages and provide lots of acorns for the squirrels, chipmunks and deer. Our Arborist Derek, Sunrise Tree Service, in Baysville is wiring the three tree trunks together to reinforce them so that they don't split at the base during a wind storm (which we seem to be getting more of, these days)

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

A few steps down the road from Beauview you can go to a YOGA Studio overlooking Lake of Bays.This Summer, Cecily offers YOGO in her studio. She also offers private group and couples classes. There's YOGA Fundamentals, Fast Flow, Restorative Flow and Rhythmic Flow.

I was at a seminar on Eco-Tourism that Robin Tapley was speaking at this week. He said that there's over 270 different bird species to be seen in Muskoka throughout the year. Most are migrating but there are some that stay year round.

The chipmunks are back! There seems to be lots of chipmunks around this year. They won't let you get too close but they are cute to watch. This one is gathering maple keys (seeds) to take back to his hole in the ground.

Monday, June 15, 2009

Our Darling Divas, who have been coming to Beauview for 5 years, participated in the Triathlon on the weekend and are going tree top walking today at Eaglecrest Aerial Park, Bracebridge. Way to go ladies!http://www.aerialparks.ca/

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Jennifer and her group of ladies competed yesterday in the Muskoka Triathlon and are out there yelling their hearts out for today's competitors.I think they should get an award for their endurance. They've been yelling for hours!

Friday, June 12, 2009

These butterflies really like our chives. Stella, our Muskoka Mom, planted chives all over our property to give some purple colour in the Spring. I got lots of great photos today. No need to go to a butterfly sanctuary! ... just bring your camera.

Monday, June 8, 2009

I've made a couple of trips into Algonquin Park this past week looking for Moose. I was motivated because last week our guests saw 5 moose in one afternoon.

Sadly I didn't see any moose. I did see a hawk, a turkey vulture?, loon, blue heron and some deer. The photo is taken of a deer that crossed HWY 60 in front of me and was just as interested in me as I was in her.

Sunday, June 7, 2009

Al and his crew come each year for the Hawkins Memorial Fishing derby. It doesn't take them long to catch their limit of lake trout. Jim and Mike did the cleaning and filleting, Al is the chef. On Saturday night, they fry up some of their catch and share it with whomever else is staying with us, including the owners! We look forward to their fresh fish dinner.

Monday, June 1, 2009

The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) requires all citizens of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Bermuda to have a passport or other accepted document that establishes the bearer’s identity and nationality to enter or depart the United States from within the Western Hemisphere.

These document requirements are effective June 1, 2009.

U.S. citizens: A passport issued by the U.S. Government, a passport card, a valid trusted traveler program card (FAST, NEXUS, or SENTRI), an enhanced driver’s license (EDL), a Military ID with official travel orders, or a U.S. Merchant Mariner Document.

Canadian citizens: A passport issued by the Government of Canada, a valid trusted traveler program card (FAST, NEXUS, or SENTRI), or an EDL. U.S. and Canadian children under the age of 16 will be able to present a birth certificate or other proof of citizenship. See the CBP website for more information about children traveling with a school or religious group, social organization, or sports team.